The Truman Show
Directed by Peter WeirEvery second of every day, from the moment he was born, for the last thirty years, Truman Burbank has been the unwitting star of the longest running, most popular documentary-soap opera in history. The picture-perfect town of Seahaven that he calls home is actually a gigantic soundstage. Truman's friends and family - everyone he meets, in fact - are actors. He lives every moment under the unblinking gaze of thousands of hidden TV cameras.
Cast of The Truman Show
The Truman Show Ratings & Reviews
- Neon Ghloes2d agoDr. Halsey aged well! She looks great for an old coot now ah days! But Laura Linney sure knows how to bring a movie down. She has an uncanny talent of making a character absolutely insufferable!
- Sunny Rabius SunnyJuly 17, 2025Loved it. I love Jim Carrey.
- Daniel GustavssonFebruary 5, 2025Very intriguing movie. It would be even better if it was more believable, but this is not a super serious take on this subject.
- falkerJune 11, 2025The product placement got me on this rewatch. I all of a sudden wanted macaroni and a beer.
- PhineasJuly 13, 2025Good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
- ryram680June 30, 2025Definitely my favorite Jim Carrey movie and it was suspenseful and it was so awesome and probably one of my favorite movies
- wf625June 30, 2025This is my favorite movie! I love the concept, it’s a scary but cool concept. I love this movie you have to watch it!
- Rowan KrzysiakFebruary 2, 2025It remains a masterpiece and one of my favourite films of all time.
- DdoughnutJune 6, 2025I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said so, OOGA BOOGA!!
- scylis4May 11, 2025one of the best movies i’ve ever watched
- Manuel FrangisMarch 19, 2025I just watched The Truman Show again and it is an easy 5 out of 5 stars. This movie is a masterpiece. It is one of those films that sticks with you long after you watch it. The concept is brilliant the execution is flawless and Jim Carrey delivers one of the best performances of his career. The premise is simple but incredibly deep. Truman Burbank lives what seems like a perfect life in a peaceful town with friendly neighbors a loving wife and a stable job. But things start to feel off. Little by little he begins to notice that something is not quite right with his world. That setup alone creates an amazing mix of mystery drama and comedy that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Jim Carrey is phenomenal in this role. Known mostly for his over the top comedic performances he brings a perfect balance of charm humor and depth to Truman. He makes you care about the character in a way that few actors could. You feel his happiness his confusion his frustration and his determination. This is one of his most underrated performances proving he can do so much more than just comedy. The supporting cast is just as strong. Laura Linney as Truman’s wife Ed Harris as the mysterious showrunner and Noah Emmerich as his best friend all add to the layers of the story. Each of them plays a crucial role in Truman’s journey and their performances make every scene feel more real. One of the best things about The Truman Show is how it makes you think. It is not just a movie about a man slowly realizing something is wrong. It is about free will privacy media control and the nature of reality itself. It raises deep questions about how much of our lives are shaped by outside forces and whether we are really in control of our own destiny. The cinematography is also brilliant. The way the movie is shot with hidden cameras and unique angles makes it feel like you are watching a real television show. The attention to detail in every scene adds to the feeling that Truman’s world is both perfect and artificial at the same time. The pacing is perfect. The movie keeps building tension and mystery while also giving us moments of humor and warmth. There are no slow or unnecessary scenes. Everything serves a purpose and the story keeps you hooked from beginning to end. The emotional impact of The Truman Show is what truly makes it special. It is funny thought provoking and deeply moving all at once. You find yourself rooting for Truman as he starts questioning his world and searching for the truth. The final act of the movie is one of the most powerful endings in film history delivering an unforgettable conclusion that leaves a lasting impression. Even though it was released in 1998 The Truman Show feels more relevant than ever. In an age where reality TV social media and surveillance have become a normal part of life the themes of the movie hit even harder today. It was ahead of its time and continues to be one of the most important films ever made. This is not just a movie it is an experience. It is a film that makes you laugh think and feel all at the same time. I absolutely love The Truman Show and I will keep coming back to it for years to come.
- RyezooFebruary 25, 2025What a great watch. Awesome performance by Jim Carey, loved the slow descent into madness. The tv/broadcast jokes really hit for me, having worked on productions before. Was laughing throughout and stressed. Really liked the ending, but feel like I would of loved a little bit more. Feel like I will like it even more on a rewatch and the ending might hit the sweet spot.
- 匚卂尺ㄥFebruary 7, 2025👁️👁️ "We accept the reality of the world which we are presented. It's as simple as that." One film that left a massive impact on me from the first time I saw it up until today when I revisited was 1998's "The Truman Show," a film that predated and somehow predicted the reality TV era of society. Based on a script written by Andrew Nicole and directed by the great Peter Weir, it explores a world where someone's life can be aired as a 24/7 TV show for everyone to watch especially when that person's world is fake and who better to follow than one Truman Burbank. Jim Carrey is an absolute revelation in this film as a man who seeks and desires excitement and wonder in a very mundane existence, and when it's revealed to him that his life as he knows it is a stage production it leads to him putting more cracks into his reality. Weir is a director who deserves way more credit than he seems to get with films such as "Dead Poets Society," "Master and Commander: Far Side of the World," and "Picnic at Hanging Rock" but this is his masterwork. This film has a pace that flies by and never seems to slow down for unimportant reasons, while the production design is that of a sound stage built to be this town occupied by many of the extras on set. The camera work here is stellar as it acts as surveillance on Truman's ever move which is led by that of director Christof, and Ed Harris delivers a Big Brother inspired villain who has controlled the life of this man since his birth and feels that he knows what's best for Truman. This has some of my favorite cinematography ever as it's made to look like a live broadcast yet is very colorful and vibrant, contrasting with the dark tone of the film's story. 25 years after its release, the various themes and messages of the film still resonate as our current age of live streams and social media make ordinary people feel as if they're making their own reality TV show. In addition, the film feels like a real wake-up call to people in society of the dangers of simply accepting the status quo of the world and to always be willing to question your understanding of things around you which is more relevant today than ever. The phrase "How's it going to end?" seems like a way to ask the viewer if they will determine who their own life journey concludes or leave that in the hands of others, and it really allows us to reflect on if we're living the life we choose. The final moments of the film is one of the most triumphant conclusions to a film I've ever had because it's seeing someone willing to go into the unknown, going against the created existence, and being okay with the dangers of what's out there.
